After what feels like an aeon of rumour, prediction, speculative fiff faffing, and a veritable Everest of expectation, the Nintendo NX, now known as the Nintendo Switch, has finally been revealed.

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Over the past six months, reports of variable veracity have been circulating the internet regarding the shape of Nintendo's latest endeavour. Thanks to a quick Nintendo YouTube trailer moments ago, we can at last declare these predictions true or false.

'It's a handheld / console hybrid' - Correct!

As expected, the Nintendo Switch functions as a living room console when connected to the television, and a handheld device with its own screen when out and about.

Not only do the 'Joy-Con controllers' come away from the main Switch console, they can also be used individually for two players, or as a pair. "One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con controllers can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options."

A Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which presumably is the large one in the trailer, can be bought separately.